 beIN and Technicolor Deliver First 4K Ultra HD Satellite Receiver to Homes in the Middle East and North Africa In Time for UEFA Euro 2016By: Technicolorpr 
beIN MEDIA Group 4K UHD technology displays images at over eight million pixels (3,840 x 2,160), providing pictures with an ultra-high resolution. By integrating Technicolor's high-end 4K media server set top box technology into the beIN 4K UHD receiver, beIN is broadcasting UEFA Euro's four quarter-final matches, the semi-final matches and the final championship match in 4K. beIN will broadcast 4K matches on a dedicated channel called "beIN 4K." Plans are already in motion for beIN to deliver a steady supply of 4K content through partnerships with other entertainment and sports entities. "This launch illustrates beIN's commitment to deliver advanced, high-quality and innovative sports and entertainment to our customers in the MENA region. It shows the leadership role the region is playing in adopting the latest technologies for home entertainment and how beIN is shaping entertainment in the MENA region," said Yousef Al Obaidly, Deputy CEO of beIN MEDIA Group. Technicolor's 4K technology not only provides 4K UHD resolution to homes in the MENA region, it also includes a single layer transmission technology that uses 10-bit HEVC encode/decode so content can be rendered on any television, whether it is 4K capable or not. In addition, there is built-in WiFi and satellite support as well as a powerful, integrated hard disk that optimizes beIN's 4K UHD receiver. This means the solution from beIN and Technicolor can act as a home server for multiple viewing devices. "beIN's partnership with Technicolor will accelerate the arrival of the next generation of visual experiences that provide explosive, multi-media and immersive entertainment. We are excited to work with such a technology-driven company," said Mercedes Pastor, President of Technicolor Connected Home, EMEA - END - About beIN beIN is a leading global network broadcasting in the Middle East and North Africa (in 24 countries), France, USA, Canada, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia. beIN is a multi-genre platform providing exclusive access to prime sporting competitions including: FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, football leagues from Europe including Spain's La Liga, England's Premier League, Italy's Serie A, France's Ligue 1, German's League Bundesliga; CAN, AFC Champions League and AFC Asian Cup. Among the world's other most popular sports, tennis (including French Open, US Open), basketball (NBA), motorsports (MotoGP, Dakar Rally, NASCAR), cycling (Tour de France), rugby (Six Nations) and many more, including handball (Qatar 2015) and gymnastics, are also broadcast by beIN. beIN offers a complete spectrum of entertainment including blockbuster movies from around the world, stunning local and global entertainment besides best in class sports events all delivered through state of art technology. Through beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN DTH subscribers as well as non-subscribers can access content anytime anywhere. About Technicolor Technicolor, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, is at the forefront of digital innovation. Our world-class research and innovation laboratories enable us to lead the market in delivering advanced video services to content creators and distributors. We also benefit from an extensive intellectual property portfolio focused on imaging technologies. Our commitment: supporting the delivery of exciting new experiences for consumers in theaters, homes and on-the-go. For more information, visit: www.technicolor.com. Technicolor shares are on the NYSE Euronext Paris exchange (TCH) and traded in the USA on the OTC QX marketplace (TCLRY). beIN Media Relations: Hanan Al-Muhannadi Media Office Email: mediaoffice@ Tel: +974 44577419 Technicolor Media Relations: Lane Cooper VP Corporate Communications Email: lane.cooper@ Tel: 1 415 646 6592 Technicolor Investor Relations: Tel: +33 1 41 86 55 95 investor.relations@ Photo: https://www.prlog.org/ End
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